Rome announces road closures prior to officer Michael Jensen's wake, funeral
Rome has announced road closures for the scheduled calling hours and funeral service for the late Syracuse police officer Michael Jensen.
Calling hours are Friday night, while the funeral is scheduled for Saturday morning.
Jensen was one of two law enforcement officers who were fatally shot in Syracuse on Sunday evening while looking for a driver who fled a traffic stop. The suspect was also killed in the exchange of gunfire.
The shootout took place shortly after 8 p.m. in the residential neighborhood of Liverpool, claiming the lives of Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Michael Hoosock as well as Jensen, authorities said.
Friday road closures
Beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting until approximately 10 p.m., the following road closures will be in effect:
Turin Road: Closed from Cypress Street to West Oak Street.
West Chestnut Street: Closed from Turin Road to Carroll Street.
Roser Terrace: Closed from Cypress Street to West Cedar Street.
Anken Street: Closed from West Cedar Street to West Chestnut Street.
Craig Street: Closed from West Cedar Street to West Chestnut Street.
Merrick Road: Entire road will be closed.
Limited access will be granted to local traffic only. Residents in the vicinity are kindly urged to minimize travel during this period.
The city apologizes for any inconvenience caused by these temporary restrictions.
Saturday road closings
Beginning at 7 a.m. and lasting until approximately 2 p.m., the following road closures will be in effect:
East Dominick Street: Closed from Mill Street to Black River Boulevard.
Mill Street: Closed from East Dominick Street to Harbor Way.
Railroad Street: Closed from Mill Street to Bouck Street.
River Street: Southbound traffic onto East Dominick Street will be restricted.
Black River Blvd at Erie Blvd. E. to W Court St.
Officials said the closures are essential to facilitate the dignified proceedings honoring Officer Jensen's service and sacrifice.
Residents are asked to avoid these areas and to observe any traffic signs or traffic control officers.
This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: Michael Jensen funeral: Road closures announced for Friday, Saturday
